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  1. Online theory course-Nobody is posting!

    krisssy posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am taking my first online graduate course. I am in a discussion group, and except for one other student and myself, no one is posting. We have a group project due at the end of this week, and I...

  2. Online theory course-Nobody is posting!

    krisssy posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am taking my first online graduate course. I am in a discussion group, and except for one other student and myself, no one is posting. We have a group project due at the end of this week, and I...

  3. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh thank you so much for your kind words. I have had a rough couple of years. I am so happy I had the guts to go to this school,to get my MHPNP degree. I love this school. I had a problem at the...

  4. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Spaniel, You are a nurse with a doctorate and masters in psychology? The end up with the whole thing is that now this nurse in my group really respects me. This change took place because I told...

  5. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I responded to her exactly how you and Buttons 2 cute told me too. In fact, I used Button's exact words. She did not respond, but she is talking to me in a much more respectful way now. One other...

  6. Direct-entry MSN programs

    krisssy replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you really think I could do it graduating in 1969-SOOOOOOO long ago. Would there be enough training for someone like me? What kind of unit would I apply to? I really want psych, but they want...

  7. Direct-entry MSN programs

    krisssy replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No I haven't read any of her books. But I just finished two of Echo Heron's books and really enjoyed them. So I emailed her to ask her some questions, and she actually answered me! Have you read...

  8. Direct-entry MSN programs

    krisssy replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for answering my question. Yes I have a BS from 1969, and I passed the NYCLEX when it wasn't called NYCLEX. I am presently in an online graduate psych NP program, and I really like it a lot....

  9. Virtual colonoscopy anyone?

    krisssy replied to spaniel's topic in Gastroenterology

    Spaniel, My last colonoscopy was done with Versed and Fentanyl. I went to sleep and did not feel a thing. After two wrong diagnoses of Ulcerative Colitis, this doctor finally correctly diagnosed it...

  10. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well first I got sucked in and replied with something defensive like I am trying to get a job as a nurse extender in med surg to learn and what am I to do at my age blah blah blah. She did not reply....

  11. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I finally started my online masters program in psychiatric nursing. It leads to a psychiatric nurse practitioner degree. I have been doing well in the class ans really enjoying it UNTIL yesterday....

  12. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    krisssy replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My doctors agree with what you are saying exactlty. They say it is too dangerous to talk about it until I am more stable. I wanted to try EDMR but was told I was not ready yet. Yes I would like...

  13. Direct-entry MSN programs

    krisssy replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Regarding direct entry programs, can you be an RN with an old BS in nursing to enter a direct entry program? Can you give me some names of some of the less competitive direct entry programs? Thanks...

  14. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    krisssy replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been taking 2mg. at bedtime to sleep. It seemed to help at first, but now it doesn't appear to be working anymore. Like last night I was up ALL night. What are you taking instead? Does it...

  15. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MD's do not need a doctorate after the education and the amt. of clinical hours they have. Of what I have read on this web site, PA's have a lot more clinical hours than NP's. Anyway, I was merely...

  16. surviving theory class

    krisssy replied to mtnmom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am taking Theory now, and I am really enjoying reading about the theorists. Some of the theories are really interesting. What books are assigned for the course? If you read and use what you read...

  17. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    krisssy replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have been in my theory class for a few weeks now, and I must say that I really enjoy the works of some of the theorist's I am reading about. They are not all into mystics and energy waves. What...

  18. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    krisssy replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What problem did you have with Ativan? I take one 2mg. to fall asleep after PTSD.

  19. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First of all, what is a GEPN? Are you saying that direct entry programs are for RNs and for people with undergraduate degrees in other areas? Would I have been able to go into a direct entry...

  20. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agreed! I don't understand what you are saying here?

  21. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe that nurses should be able to start with an AD or Diploma program. In my day the BS nurses did not get enough floor experience. BUT, like teachers, they should have to get their BS and...

  22. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well usually a principal is a teacher first, but there are always exceptions. A friend of mine was a psychologist, became head of pupil personnel and then became a principal. He thought that would...

  23. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You know as I am sitting here studying for my first graduate course in a MHPNP Program, I have been thinking of your question. I am a former teacher. Teachers get a job in their specialty upon...

  24. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does a part time nurse extender job and one course sound reasonable to you Siri? Thanks

  25. NP w/no desire for RN?

    krisssy replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i just sent in an application to a local cardaic and med surg hospital to be a comfort care provider or a nurse extender. these jobs are usually given to nursing students. if i do well, maybe they...